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Dubai Judicial Institute honours its strategic partners

24 May 2012, 13:48 GMT
Taylor Wessing announces Dubai finance partner hire

17 May 2012, 6:52 GMT
Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department issues legal interpretation

16 May 2012, 13:04 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins awarded international accolade

16 May 2012, 6:28 GMT
King and Spalding to present a global investment conference for energy companies in Middle East

12 May 2012, 7:23 GMT
Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre announces new President

9 May 2012, 12:25 GMT
Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre swears in new Judges

8 May 2012, 12:13 GMT
Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts release their 2011 annual report

8 May 2012, 6:09 GMT
Prime Minister of Qatar gives keynote speech at Qatar Law Forum 2012

7 May 2012, 7:41 GMT
TAGSB, Konrad-Adenauer hold 'Commercial Arbitration' regional conference

7 May 2012, 6:28 GMT
Taylor Wessing enters CEE with Austrian firm e|n|w|c

6 May 2012, 10:59 GMT
Pillsbury adds energy and infrastructure finance partners in London and Abu Dhabi

6 May 2012, 9:13 GMT
Anti-corruption and change in the Arab World take centre stage at the Qatar Law Forum 2012

6 May 2012, 7:45 GMT
Jay Fortin joins Bennett Jones LLP as Partner in the Doha office

5 May 2012, 10:44 GMT
Young lawyers look to the future at the Qatar Law Forum 2012

5 May 2012, 8:20 GMT
Qatar Law Forum 2012 opens dialogue on a global commitment to the rule of law

5 May 2012, 8:05 GMT
K&L Gates welcomes Doha corporate/finance partner

3 May 2012, 8:10 GMT
Clyde and Co promotes six to partnership in Middle East

2 May 2012, 11:29 GMT
Current and future legal concerns explained by UAE law firm Hussain Lootah and Associates

1 May 2012, 13:44 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Banque Saudi Fransi on sukuk programme

1 May 2012, 11:05 GMT
Gibson Dunn adds disputes capability in Dubai with new partner Peter Gray

29 April 2012, 13:01 GMT
Government of Dubai's new Licensing Law establishes single portal

29 April 2012, 8:26 GMT
Emirati advocates welcome Dubai's judicial choice

28 April 2012, 11:55 GMT
Diaz Reus opens offices in Iraq

26 April 2012, 12:43 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute hosts Anti-Money Laundering training session in collaboration with US Embassy

22 April 2012, 12:00 GMT
Allen and Overy advises Saudi Electricity Company on latest high-profile international sukuk issuance in Saudi Arabia

18 April 2012, 11:04 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company advises on the first sale of a non-DIFC owned freehold building

16 April 2012, 9:17 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company launches Leadership Academy

12 April 2012, 10:49 GMT
Norton Rose Group advises the Legatum Group on acquisition of building in Dubai International Financial Centre

12 April 2012, 8:01 GMT
Global leaders in law set to gather in Doha for the Qatar Law Forum 2012

9 April 2012, 13:49 GMT
Latham and Watkins advises the managers in relation to $1,750,000,000 Ijara sukuk for Saudi Electricity Global SUKUK Company

9 April 2012, 8:01 GMT
The eGovernment Authority organizes a workshop on Cyber Law and Public Private Partnership

5 April 2012, 8:37 GMT
PwC partners appointed nominees in first application for Decree No.57 restructuring

3 April 2012, 8:37 GMT
Dubai Drydocks tests insolvency law

Issue 14 6-12 April 2012
Baker and McKenzie act for Almarai Company on SR2.3bn Sukuk programme

29 March 2012, 13:15 GMT
Regional employers urged to focus on their employees' health and safety

28 March 2012, 11:41 GMT
Eversheds appointed to Qatari Diar legal panel

26 March 2012, 13:36 GMT
BCDR-AAA and CLDP bring Middle East law students together for Vis Pre-Moot competition

26 March 2012, 11:16 GMT
Ashurst appointed to Qatari Diar legal panels

26 March 2012, 6:14 GMT
SNR Denton announces the appointment of Stuart Cavet as Managing Partner of its Kuwait office

25 March 2012, 13:36 GMT
Clifford Chance wins place on Qatari Diar's legal panel

25 March 2012, 12:21 GMT
Roudha Center and Georgetown University host legal workshop for entrepreneurs

24 March 2012, 11:31 GMT
Allen and Overy appointed to Qatari Diar's groundbreaking legal panel

22 March 2012, 12:42 GMT
Norton Rose appointed to Qatari Diar first legal panel

22 March 2012, 10:28 GMT
Qatari Diar appoints thirteen international law firms to legal panels

22 March 2012, 5:40 GMT
Sweett Group strengthens MENA management team

20 March 2012, 7:15 GMT
K&L Gates advises on IPO of Abu Dhabi Managed Fund

18 March 2012, 11:32 GMT
Region set for M&A activity in 2012, reveals DLA Piper survey

14 March 2012, 11:08 GMT
Thomson Reuters relaunches 'The Brief' magazine and website

14 March 2012, 9:37 GMT
Dubai's Courts work together for justice

13 March 2012, 11:05 GMT
Latham and Watkins announces relocation of Justin Cornish and Brian Meenagh to Middle East

10 March 2012, 7:04 GMT
QICDRC, Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies host Global Symposium on Judicial and Legal Education

8 March 2012, 11:39 GMT
Federal Customs Authority to organize IPR Forum in Dubai next April

8 March 2012, 5:07 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company Kuwait is awarded Sukuk Deal of the Year 2011

6 March 2012, 12:24 GMT
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to host the latest seminar in its MENA Women in Business series

6 March 2012, 5:22 GMT
QICDRC and the Qatar Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies to host Global Symposium on judicial and legal education

4 March 2012, 12:37 GMT
K&L Gates welcomes Dubai Corporate Partner

4 March 2012, 11:21 GMT
Ministry of Justice supports DIFC Courts' promotion of Dubai's common law judicial system to national advocates

4 March 2012, 11:14 GMT
Corporate Counsel Group Middle East announces inaugural awards judging panel and hosts

3 March 2012, 8:26 GMT
DED shares business registration practices with law firms in Dubai

29 February 2012, 11:26 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute organises forum to build stronger judiciary-media relations

27 February 2012, 6:30 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department starts a registration for lawyers allowed to argue cases

27 February 2012, 6:30 GMT
Regional business leaders confident about 2012 growth, reveals DLA Piper survey

26 February 2012, 11:55 GMT
ADJD increases responsibilities of Reconciliation Committees

25 February 2012, 11:24 GMT
There is a strong recognition in Middle East to operate in more diversified markets, Norton Rose Group transport survey reveals

23 February 2012, 5:49 GMT
Taylor Wessing celebrates 15 years of legal practice in the UAE

22 February 2012, 9:48 GMT
Marisk selects F3 as its derivatives and risk management solution

22 February 2012, 9:19 GMT
Over 100 economic figures discuss leadership change in Dubai

16 February 2012, 8:37 GMT
Deaifis Legal Consultants organizes a business breakfast themed 'Leading Change in Times of Crisis'

11 February 2012, 10:55 GMT
Eversheds soaks up Qatari utilities contract

9 February 2012, 7:50 GMT
DIFC Courts hosts first 'Pro Bono Clinic'

8 February 2012, 12:06 GMT
Eversheds appoints distinguished Middle East projects expert

8 February 2012, 11:31 GMT
Clifford Chance advises on $5bn of new sukuk issuances in January 2012

8 February 2012, 11:21 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Flip Media

8 February 2012, 6:03 GMT
ICC UAE announces workshop on new ICC Rules of Arbitration

6 February 2012, 11:20 GMT
Legal Advisors in association with Baker and McKenzie advises Al Babtain Power and Telecommunication Company on its acquisition of Petitjean SAS

6 February 2012, 7:56 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department launches second edition of 'Employee Innovative Idea Award'

1 February 2012, 12:27 GMT
DLA Piper provides legal advice on the privatisation of the Kuwait Stock Exchange

1 February 2012, 9:19 GMT
Jones Day welcomes partner Duane Keighran

31 January 2012, 10:55 GMT
Gibson Dunn adds corporate partner Hardeep Plahe to Dubai office

31 January 2012, 7:14 GMT
DIFC Courts honours GCC justice

29 January 2012, 8:19 GMT
Reed Smith builds on commercial disputes practice in the Middle East

28 January 2012, 6:44 GMT
Osama Hassan joins Bennett Jones as Senior Partner in the Dubai office

26 January 2012, 6:51 GMT
99.99% case processing rate at Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution

25 January 2012, 5:51 GMT
Vinson and Elkins expands its Middle East practice with the addition of project finance partner

23 January 2012, 11:36 GMT
Al-Jadaan and Clifford Chance advise on landmark sovereign and largest ever Saudi sukuk

23 January 2012, 6:28 GMT
Legal Week to launch Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards in Dubai

22 January 2012, 6:39 GMT
King and Spalding increases presence in Middle East with the addition of two lawyers

21 January 2012, 10:16 GMT
King and Spalding advises NBK Capital in $140m divestiture

21 January 2012, 8:11 GMT
Latham and Watkins LLP adds Salman Al-Sudairi as partner effective 1 January 2012

17 January 2012, 7:20 GMT
Cotty Vivant Marchisio and Lauzeral to announce the arrival of new partner in its Dubai Office

12 January 2012, 9:22 GMT
Akin Gump promotions include Abu Dhabi partner

11 January 2012, 11:03 GMT
Global study finds law firms use social media but not as well as they could

10 January 2012, 10:09 GMT
Christopher Aylward joins Middle East practice of Baker Botts

4 January 2012, 6:15 GMT
Latham and Watkins' Middle East, UK and US team joins MENA Colloquium on Insolvency Laws and Restructuring Practices

28 December 2011, 8:25 GMT
Bahrain ADR centre fosters ties with regional law practitioners

28 December 2011, 8:14 GMT
Clifford Chance advises on Carlyle's investment in Alamar Foods

17 December 2011, 9:01 GMT
Clifford Chance advises Aujan Industries on the signing of a $980m transaction with The Coca-Cola Company

15 December 2011, 10:22 GMT
Vinson and Elkins advises Iraq Oil Ministry in $17bn Basrah Gas Company joint venture

14 December 2011, 12:29 GMT
Hawkamah organizes first MENA judicial colloquium on insolvency and restructuring

14 December 2011, 6:51 GMT
Holland and Knight to expand Abu Dhabi Office

12 December 2011, 6:11 GMT
Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department hosts workshop on continuing professional development

11 December 2011, 11:09 GMT
Bin Haider Advocates unveil new mobile applications

6 December 2011, 10:43 GMT
UAE businesses fail to utilise social media

5 December 2011, 8:28 GMT
Clyde and Co adds Banking and Finance partner to Middle East team

3 December 2011, 7:04 GMT
Clyde and Co adds Corporate partner in Qatar

3 December 2011, 7:00 GMT
DIFC Courts extends collaboration with Iraqi judiciary

29 November 2011, 10:17 GMT
Clifford Chance becomes the first international law firm to move into Sowwah Square

28 November 2011, 7:06 GMT
Brand Owners Protection Group discusses legal challenges of combating counterfeit trade with 30 UAE public prosecutors and judges

24 November 2011, 5:26 GMT
King and Spalding advises AlAhli Takaful Company in SAR80m rights issue

22 November 2011, 4:29 GMT
DLA Piper and PwC Kuwait outline corporate governance best practice

15 November 2011, 10:17 GMT
Blakes to strengthen Gulf presence with expansion team of specialist lawyers in Bahrain

14 November 2011, 9:26 GMT
Dubai Judiciary move cements Dubai's position as Middle East business hub

31 October 2011, 11:47 GMT
Istidamah Holding organizes a workshop on confidential data protection by means of secure disposal, destruction and recycling

31 October 2011, 11:32 GMT
DIAC promotes arbitration services at 6th Open Arbitration Dialogue

31 October 2011, 9:53 GMT
Scotland's First Minister opens Scots law firm's Qatar HQ

31 October 2011, 5:18 GMT
Dubai judiciary and IBA officials attend DIAC roundtable meeting

30 October 2011, 11:04 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Saudi Arabian Mining Company and Alcoa on bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

27 October 2011, 13:10 GMT
Law Society leads delegation to IBA in Dubai

27 October 2011, 12:40 GMT
Mansoor bin Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Judicial Institute's official e-portal

26 October 2011, 9:10 GMT
Chartis MEMSA Insurance Company and Al Tamimi and Company hold a Director & Officer Liability seminar

26 October 2011, 9:04 GMT
CFH Group advises ATCO Group on the sale of 51% of Risal to ECG

26 October 2011, 9:01 GMT
Pillsbury opens new office in Abu Dhabi

26 October 2011, 8:29 GMT
DIAC hosts roundtable meeting with Dubai judiciary

23 October 2011, 9:41 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company appoints top corporate partner to lead Qatar office

23 October 2011, 9:05 GMT
IBA Programme in collaboration with DIAC roundtable comes ahead of the upcoming IBA annual conference

23 October 2011, 6:00 GMT
The QFC Civil and Commercial Court names first director of alternative dispute resolution

18 October 2011, 6:17 GMT
Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals launches International Review of Law

17 October 2011, 9:16 GMT
Simmons and Simmons announces new financial markets hire in the Middle East

17 October 2011, 8:36 GMT
Thomson Reuters launches dedicated legal information service for the Gulf

12 October 2011, 10:44 GMT
Jordan: Legal advisory services

12 October 2011, 10:12 GMT
Andrew Newbery

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Daniel Greenwald

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Graham Lovett

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Iain Elder

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Mhairi Main Garcia

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Sarosh Mewawalla

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
UAE lawyers

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
FD Gulf and Brewer adopt FTI Consulting Brand

9 October 2011, 12:19 GMT
Curtis wins Oman Government IPP contract in competitive tender

8 October 2011, 8:58 GMT
Akin Gump adds finance partner in Abu Dhabi

6 October 2011, 13:47 GMT
Wong and Partners advises on one of largest M&A deals in Malaysia

5 October 2011, 11:35 GMT
Freshfields appoints Pervez Akhtar regional managing partner for MENA

5 October 2011, 8:55 GMT
Disputes expert joins DLA Piper Middle East

3 October 2011, 11:40 GMT
Jordan: Legal advisory services

30 September 2011, 10:40 GMT
DLA Piper participates to anti-bribery and corruption seminar in Dubai

26 September 2011, 9:26 GMT
UAE firm Habib Al Mulla appoints Clifford Chance Global CPO/Italy COO as new CEO

19 September 2011, 12:53 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company and Colliers International launch hotel health check service - 'Advantage Report'

19 September 2011, 12:06 GMT
DIFC Courts establishes pro bono fund to support disadvantaged litigants

12 September 2011, 11:26 GMT
GCC divestment attracts Indian investors

11 September 2011, 11:11 GMT
K&L Gates expands in Middle East with launch of Doha office

8 September 2011, 5:36 GMT
DIFC Courts fast tracks employment claims

7 September 2011, 13:26 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins appoints Abdullah Mutawi as Head of UAE

6 September 2011, 7:44 GMT
Vanessa Abernethy joins Baker Botts L.L.P. as partner in Dubai's office

4 September 2011, 6:30 GMT
Sarin and Co and Donald H. Bunker and Associates law firms approve the establishment of an Affiliation

28 August 2011, 12:30 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Evonik Industries on SR1.4bn joint venture to create Saudi Acrylic Polymers Company

25 August 2011, 8:10 GMT
Qatar lawyers

Issue 34 26 August-1 September 2011
Simon Schmidt joins Chadbourne and Parke in Dubai

18 August 2011, 5:39 GMT
Application deadline extended for 50 Arab law scholarships to the IBA 2011 conference in Dubai

16 August 2011, 10:29 GMT
Allen and Overy bolsters Middle East practice with lateral hire in Qatar

15 August 2011, 13:45 GMT
Alternative Dispute Resolution increases amicable settlement rate at ADJD

14 August 2011, 9:49 GMT
Cramer-Salamian reinforces its Dubai team with appointment of new counsel

10 August 2011, 12:17 GMT
Richard Davies to join BLP Abu Dhabi office and strengthen international construction capabilities

10 August 2011, 11:16 GMT
International Bar Association Host Committee provides 50 Arab law scholarships to Middle East

9 August 2011, 12:42 GMT
Clyde and Co advises Lamprell on strategic acquisition of Maritime Industrial Services

4 August 2011, 6:11 GMT
Baker and McKenzie named Official Law Firm and Carbon Offset Partner for 20th World Petroleum Congress

1 August 2011, 6:42 GMT
Carbon credits acquired to offset the 20th World Petroleum Congress

1 August 2011, 6:36 GMT
Hogan Lovells advises on first refinancing of a Qatari corporate sukuk

31 July 2011, 13:22 GMT
Clifford Chance advises on sukuk with record number of investors for private placement in Saudi Arabia

28 July 2011, 7:23 GMT
Ashurst advises Samsung Engineering, Invest AD and United Utilities consortium on Muharraq wastewater plant and sewer trunk main project in Bahrain

23 July 2011, 7:32 GMT
Linklaters opens an office in Abu Dhabi

7 July 2011, 6:38 GMT
Study: 52% of law firms still do not have a structured client feedback programme

29 June 2011, 11:34 GMT
DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts mark significant progress

29 June 2011, 6:47 GMT
Baker and Mckenzie advises Saudi Electricity Company on its export credit financing of copaiba III thermal power plant south of Jeddah

27 June 2011, 13:05 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Al-Ittefaq Steel Products on its restructuring of SR7.5bn debt facilities and liabilities

23 June 2011, 7:11 GMT
Baker and McKenzie named Official Law Firm and Carbon Offset Partner for 20th World Petroleum Congress

21 June 2011, 8:25 GMT
Owners' Associations briefed on how to manage JOP Law requirements by Hadef and Partners

13 June 2011, 13:46 GMT
Allen and Overy delivers online piracy and intellectual property litigation training at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department conference

13 June 2011, 7:05 GMT
Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution identifies mediation experts in Bahrain

13 June 2011, 6:33 GMT
Clifford Chance office open in Qatar

12 June 2011, 8:03 GMT
DIFC Courts, Ministry of Justice host first collaboration meeting in Dubai

8 June 2011, 10:04 GMT
QFC Regulatory Authority implements e-submission of regulatory filings

6 June 2011, 5:23 GMT
Hogan Lovells strengthens infrastructure and project finance practice in the Middle East

5 June 2011, 10:31 GMT
Dubai Chamber concludes its IBA Annual Conference road show in Beirut

4 June 2011, 9:14 GMT
Hadef and Partners publishes report on cost of owning freehold property in Dubai

2 June 2011, 12:08 GMT
SNR Denton's Islamic finance team advises on multiple Sukuk issuances

2 June 2011, 11:48 GMT
Clifford Chance advises group of Saudi banks in connection with an Islamic bridge financing

2 June 2011, 6:14 GMT
Al Tammi and Company promotes seven new partners

1 June 2011, 13:32 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company launches inward investment handbook 'Setting Up in Abu Dhabi'

1 June 2011, 11:56 GMT
Jordan: Legal services

31 May 2011, 13:44 GMT
Norton Rose Group promotes 24 to Of Counsel and 7 to Special Counsel

31 May 2011, 7:38 GMT
Corporate legal counsel conference for Gulf in-house lawyers to be inaugurated in Qatar

30 May 2011, 6:15 GMT
King and Spalding advises Islamic Development Bank on $750m sukuk

26 May 2011, 8:12 GMT
BCDR-AAA attends the annual conference of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration in Geneva

26 May 2011, 7:14 GMT
Clifford Chance leads on major London listing with DP World's $11bn Premium London Listing

25 May 2011, 13:25 GMT
Eversheds breaks new ground with Middle East merger

25 May 2011, 10:57 GMT
Masterclass in Doha continues the long-running success of the series

25 May 2011, 7:09 GMT
Hogan Lovells Lawyers to get Lexis Middle East law research service

25 May 2011, 6:12 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Jabal Omar Development Company on $5.5bn Makkah Project

25 May 2011, 6:05 GMT
Ashurst advises on financing of $1.4bn Shuweihat S3 IPP project

19 May 2011, 13:19 GMT
Dewey and LeBoeuf represents Rakia on multi-million dollar sale of stake in Georgian port

19 May 2011, 13:10 GMT
Ajman University's law students visit Dubai International Arbitration Centre

19 May 2011, 11:56 GMT
Ashurst strengthens Dubai energy and infrastructure team with partner hire

19 May 2011, 7:21 GMT
DLA Piper invests in the future of law in the Middle East

17 May 2011, 6:34 GMT
Clifford Chance strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia

16 May 2011, 10:35 GMT
Lukoil Mid-East appoints Clyde and Co to support their development of West Qurna-2 field in Iraq

15 May 2011, 9:32 GMT
Clifford Chance appointed as project counsel to advise Lukoil Mid-East on development of West Qurna II oil field in Iraq

15 May 2011, 7:07 GMT
10 new lawyers join Hadef and Partners

12 May 2011, 13:27 GMT
Vinson and Elkins opens in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

10 May 2011, 6:54 GMT
Tax Partner joins Baker and McKenzie's Gulf practice

9 May 2011, 11:47 GMT
Simmons and Simmons and Hammad, Al-Mehdar and Co form alliance in Saudi Arabia

5 May 2011, 12:48 GMT
Chadbourne and Parke expands Dubai office with addition of veteran project finance attorney

5 May 2011, 6:49 GMT
Baker and McKenzie expands Middle East and North Africa practice

3 May 2011, 12:40 GMT
DLA Piper announces new Middle East partner

1 May 2011, 10:27 GMT
Dubai businesses get insight into the role of Dubai Courts

28 April 2011, 10:39 GMT
DIFC Courts open public consultation for amendments to the Rules of the DIFC Courts

25 April 2011, 13:30 GMT
Jordan's ministers meet with IBA Executive Director ahead of Middle East summit

24 April 2011, 10:58 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute hosts first-of-its-kind 'Introduction to Law' legal workshop for non-Arabs in Dubai

20 April 2011, 11:43 GMT
New commercial lease registration regulations are good for tenants and landlords, says DLA Piper

16 April 2011, 10:30 GMT
New service from ADJD to enhance legal awareness through smart phones

6 April 2011, 9:48 GMT
Conyers announces the promotion of investment funds and Islamic finance lawyer Fawaz Elmalki to Director

6 April 2011, 7:41 GMT
SNR Denton advises Standard Chartered Private Equity in $75m mezzanine investment in Hassan Mohammed Jawad and Sons

5 April 2011, 6:13 GMT
Dubai Martial Arts Academy appoints Cramer-Salamian as its privileged legal partner

3 April 2011, 10:16 GMT
DLA Piper bolsters finance and projects team in Middle East

3 April 2011, 7:26 GMT
Marisk opens in Abu Dhabi

30 March 2011, 6:52 GMT
DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts achieve new arbitration enforcement landmark

29 March 2011, 11:58 GMT
International Arbitration Centre holds its fifth successful open dialogue in Seoul

28 March 2011, 10:15 GMT
King and Spalding advises UEMedical on Dhs440m contract to build Danat Al Emarat Women and Children's Hospital

26 March 2011, 11:23 GMT
David Charlier

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
John Crothers

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Lewis Jones

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Marc Fevre

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Mena renewable energy lawyers

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Richard Metcalf

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Sohail Barkatali

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
McGrigors announces Qatar opening

15 March 2011, 5:17 GMT
King and Spalding advises on district energy system for island development project in Abu Dhabi

9 March 2011, 11:41 GMT
DIFC Courts are regional leaders with environmentally-friendly paperless initiative

9 March 2011, 11:15 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company drives growth in Qatar with new banking and infrastructure finance partner hire

3 March 2011, 6:09 GMT
DIFC Courts to host 'Insolvency in the UAE and across the World' conference

24 February 2011, 11:41 GMT
Dubai International Arbitration Centre organises 5th open dialogue in Seoul

22 February 2011, 9:08 GMT
Al Tamimi & Company announces partner promotions in Jordan, Iraq and Qatar

16 February 2011, 9:49 GMT
Bimal Desai

Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Emad el-Shalakany

Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Gordon Ferguson

Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Joss Dare

Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Mark Godfrey

Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Trowers and Hamlins addresses concerns relating to FIDIC contracts

13 February 2011, 7:43 GMT
Freshfields advises Bahrain National Oil and Gas Authority on landmark deep gas project

13 February 2011, 7:03 GMT
Hadef & Partners to support Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

10 February 2011, 7:17 GMT
Freshfields advises on strategically important joint venture in the growing civil engineering market in the Middle East

9 February 2011, 10:27 GMT
Norton Rose Group advises Ministry of Finance in Bahrain in relation to Bahrain's first wastewater treatment PPP project

8 February 2011, 6:19 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins to host series of client seminars

31 January 2011, 12:17 GMT
New transactional partner appointment for Ince & Co Dubai

31 January 2011, 10:02 GMT
Berwin Leighton Paisner boosts Abu Dhabi office with hire of two new partners

27 January 2011, 10:11 GMT
Dubai Chamber organises contract negotiation workshop

24 January 2011, 10:49 GMT
Clifford Chance to open office in Qatar

24 January 2011, 10:33 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute forms 2011 Scientific Council and launches Family Arbitrator Qualification Program

20 January 2011, 9:20 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins' Cairo practice announces merger with Nour Law Office and new partner appointment

16 January 2011, 9:02 GMT
Jones Day to open three associate offices in Saudi Arabia

11 January 2011, 12:33 GMT
DJI concludes 2nd batch of military judiciary training program in cooperation with Dubai Public Prosecution and Dubai Police

11 January 2011, 10:15 GMT
Charles Russell advise on $135m fundraising

10 January 2011, 11:26 GMT
Business Software Alliance and UAE Institute of Training and Judicial Studies conduct IP seminar

8 January 2011, 11:36 GMT
Judicial Institute launches training program for Governmental Inspectors in Ministry of Health

2 January 2011, 9:36 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute introduces training program for legal researchers and consultants

29 December 2010, 9:57 GMT
Clifford Chance advises on Emaar's $500,000,000 convertible bond offering to international investors

28 December 2010, 10:29 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company appoints top infrastructure lawyer to lead Qatar office

16 December 2010, 5:54 GMT
Finance lawyer joins Vinson and Elkins's Dubai office

15 December 2010, 5:59 GMT
Qatar Prime Minister officially inaugurates Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court and Regulatory Tribunal

15 December 2010, 5:10 GMT
Clyde & Co expands Middle East Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Unit

14 December 2010, 11:10 GMT
Navigant opens Dubai office

9 December 2010, 9:39 GMT
Bar of England and Wales sends delegation to Abu Dhabi

1 December 2010, 5:25 GMT
CIArb announces creation of Young Members Group

28 November 2010, 8:59 GMT
Norton Rose Group assist Swift with development of Shariah compliant messaging endorsed by AAOIFI

28 November 2010, 5:51 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company appoints top international litigator as new regional Head of Arbitration

24 November 2010, 10:46 GMT
DIFC Courts' registrar highlights growing role of Middle East judiciary in global economy

24 November 2010, 8:07 GMT
Dewey & LeBoeuf completes string of Middle East sovereign bond and corporate finance transactions

24 November 2010, 8:07 GMT
King and Spalding deal named Private Equity World's 2010 deal of the year

24 November 2010, 6:25 GMT
Cramer-Salamian reinforces its Dubai team with appointment of Partner and Senior Associate

23 November 2010, 9:21 GMT
Clifford Chance advises on establishment of International Petroleum Investment Company's Global Medium Term Note Programme

18 November 2010, 6:59 GMT
Dubai International Arbitration Centre organises 4th open dialogue in Paris

8 November 2010, 9:13 GMT
White & Case forms new practice with Saudi law firm

7 November 2010, 8:19 GMT
Huron Consulting Group announces aquisition of Trilantic

4 November 2010, 12:58 GMT
White & Case signals major expansion of Middle East finance capabilities with double partner hire

4 November 2010, 12:47 GMT
Bennett Jones opens UAE office

3 November 2010, 11:51 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins celebrates 30 years in Oman

3 November 2010, 8:31 GMT
Dubai Chamber workshop trains participants on drafting contracts

1 November 2010, 10:42 GMT
Dubai all set to host next IBA Conference in the Emirate

28 October 2010, 10:09 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises Dabbagh Holding on global joint venture with US-based Greif Inc.

27 October 2010, 13:43 GMT
Jones Day welcomes banking and finance partner Eric Milne in Dubai

27 October 2010, 6:48 GMT
Latham and Watkins advises on Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation SR2bn notes due 2015

27 October 2010, 6:26 GMT
Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court announces new appointments

26 October 2010, 12:52 GMT
Vinson and Elkins adds prominent international project finance lawyer in Abu Dhabi

26 October 2010, 12:44 GMT
E-disclosure seminar takes place ahead of DIFC Courts' decision to issue new Practice Direction

25 October 2010, 10:41 GMT
Legal Advisors, in association with Baker and McKenzie, advises Al Babtain on its acquisition of 49% of LeBlanc

24 October 2010, 12:59 GMT
Clifford Chance advises Dubai Electricity & Water Authority on its Global Medium Term Note Programme

24 October 2010, 11:44 GMT
Agha & Co inaugurates new office in Dubai

21 October 2010, 8:43 GMT
International Confederation of Music Publishers to host music rights workshop in Dubai

19 October 2010, 12:23 GMT
Abdulaziz al-Fahad

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
John Xefos

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Julian Johansen

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Mohammed al-Jadaan

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Mohammed al-Sheikh

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Saudi Arabia Lawyers

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Tobias Muller-Deku

Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Dubai Judicial Institute holds meeting with Dubai Health Authority to explore strategic partnership opportunities

13 October 2010, 10:59 GMT
DLA Piper appoints new Head for corporate practice in Middle East

12 October 2010, 12:11 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute hosts 3rd coordination meeting for legal affairs and training managers in government

12 October 2010, 10:18 GMT
Intellectual Property Commercialization Office registers fifteen new patents

11 October 2010, 11:55 GMT
DLA Piper launches global sourcing portal

10 October 2010, 12:32 GMT
Dewey and LeBoeuf expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi office launch

7 October 2010, 13:39 GMT
Clyde and Co Abu Dhabi adds corporate partner with projects, energy & infrastructure expertise

5 October 2010, 7:18 GMT
Dubai’s PPP law challenge

Issue 41 8-14 October 2010
Clyde & Co adds contentious regulatory and corporate compliance partner to Middle East practice

4 October 2010, 8:25 GMT
Freshfields elects new international leadership team

2 October 2010, 6:19 GMT
Dubai delegation participates in IBA Conference in Vancouver

30 September 2010, 12:39 GMT
TAG-SB and KAS organize Jordan's new draft competition law workshop

28 September 2010, 8:18 GMT
Investcorp acquires Veritext Holding

28 September 2010, 7:41 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute hosts workshop on practices and procedures of DIFC Courts

26 September 2010, 10:57 GMT
Iraq: Provision of legal assistance services (Sulaimaniyah)

24 September 2010, 15:36 GMT
Iraq: Provision of legal assistance services (Irbil)

24 September 2010, 15:33 GMT
Iraq: Provision of legal assistance services (Duhok)

24 September 2010, 15:31 GMT
Dubai International Arbitration Centre organizes interactive workshop on 'International Commercial Arbitration'

22 September 2010, 11:00 GMT
Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Center to host 8th meeting of lawyers' and legal consultancy offices in GCC in December 2010

22 September 2010, 6:47 GMT
Norton Rose Group strengthens dispute resolution practice in Bahrain

19 September 2010, 9:15 GMT
SICAC completes third phase of training program for Sharjah arbitrators

31 August 2010, 10:29 GMT
Saudi Arabia insurance companies: Sharpening the competitive edge

Issue No 36 3-9 September 2010
Time to end the political deadlock in Iraq

Issue 34 20-26 August 2010
Iraq: Legal media training

16 August 2010, 7:36 GMT
DLA Piper higlights working practices during Ramadan

10 August 2010, 11:52 GMT
Clifford Chance closes first ever securitisation of auto loan receivables in the Middle East

10 August 2010, 11:50 GMT
Galadari & Associates take on key recruits

8 August 2010, 8:35 GMT
Allen and Overy strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia

5 August 2010, 6:45 GMT
Baker and McKenzie advises High Aspect on Volvo ocean race bid

3 August 2010, 6:38 GMT
Arabic domain names' importance demonstrated as Middle Eastern countries follow suit

2 August 2010, 11:51 GMT
Newly appointed Chief Justice signs first order for DIFC Courts

1 August 2010, 6:12 GMT
Clyde and Co adds 'leading IP lawyer' to Middle East practice

27 July 2010, 6:26 GMT
Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts speak of successful cooperation in enforcement of judgments

26 July 2010, 6:30 GMT
Clyde and Co adds 'leading IP lawyer' to Middle East practice

25 July 2010, 7:13 GMT
Norton Rose Group advises Constructions Industrielles De La Méditerranée on waste and energy plant in Bahrain

14 July 2010, 10:34 GMT
Gordon Prestige promoted to Partner at Baker & McKenzie in Bahrain

14 July 2010, 6:25 GMT
Shura council delays discussion of Saudi mortgage law

13 July 2010, 14:30 GMT
Ince and Co advises United Arab Chemical Carriers on $280m credit facility agreement

6 July 2010, 13:33 GMT
Clyde and Co announces 17 Middle East Senior Associate and Legal Director promotions

4 July 2010, 7:46 GMT
Linklaters advises lenders on groundbreaking multi-sourced financing of Jubail Export Refinery Project

30 June 2010, 13:10 GMT
Charles Russell expands Bahrain office with new hires

30 June 2010, 7:03 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company hosts high profile briefing on Dubai's new Strata Regulations

29 June 2010, 10:48 GMT
Gary R. Feulner rejoins Chadbourne and Parke in Dubai

29 June 2010, 6:29 GMT
Hydrocarbons law is a priority for Iraq

Issue No 27 2 - 8 July 2010
Abu Dhabi courts select PricewaterhouseCoopers for expert programme

28 June 2010, 7:31 GMT
Clifford Chance strengthens Middle Eastern Corporate practice

24 June 2010, 6:11 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute concludes legal research diploma program for Ministry of Labor

22 June 2010, 10:29 GMT
DIFC Courts and Ras Al Khaimah Courts sign landmark co-operation memorandum

22 June 2010, 7:12 GMT
Microsoft Gulf to coordinate with Institute of Judicial Training and Studies on enhanced IPR promotion

21 June 2010, 11:35 GMT
Freshfields advises Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank on their agreement to acquire The Royal Bank of Scotland's retail banking business in UAE

17 June 2010, 9:42 GMT
Contractors submit bids for Saudi polysilicon plant

17 June 2010, 7:07 GMT
New law to boost Iraq stock market

Issue No 25 18-24 June 2010
New Chief Justice appointed to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts

16 June 2010, 12:57 GMT
SNR Denton combination unanimously approved

15 June 2010, 8:44 GMT
French National School for the Judiciary visits Dubai Judicial Institute to learn from its HR development strategies

14 June 2010, 11:21 GMT
Thomson Reuters acquires UAE Legislation Online

9 June 2010, 8:23 GMT
DIFC Courts sets pace with world-class online case management and e-filing system

8 June 2010, 7:58 GMT
Clyde and Co announces truly international Middle East summer placement programme

7 June 2010, 8:08 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins recruit four new lawyers to Bahrain office

3 June 2010, 13:32 GMT
Kuwait privatisation law will not attract investors

2 June 2010, 13:59 GMT
Dubai Quality Group signs up Dubai Judicial Institute as investment partner

2 June 2010, 8:33 GMT
Clifford Chance extends global tax offering to the Gulf region

30 May 2010, 8:39 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute signs 'Test of Legal English Skills' testing and accreditation MoU with EMG Associates

25 May 2010, 8:31 GMT
DIFC Courts sign first international MoU with the Jordanian Ministry of Justice

23 May 2010, 11:30 GMT
DuBiotech hosts 5th Degradable Plastics Steering Committee for ESMA

22 May 2010, 10:53 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins launch new office in Jeddah

22 May 2010, 6:23 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins boosts Dubai office with double partner hire

22 May 2010, 6:15 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins advises Jordan on second Concession agreement for exploration of its oil shale deposits

13 May 2010, 14:00 GMT
Latham and Watkins advises on Saudi Electricity Company's SR7bn Sukuk

12 May 2010, 10:11 GMT
Allen and Overy advises on largest sukuk of year to date

12 May 2010, 6:42 GMT
Abdulwahid Alaf

Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Ghassan Ahmad Rassim

Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Hussein Damirji

Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Shawkat Habib al-Shabib

Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Thomas Donovan

Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Zuhair al-Maliki

Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Hussain Lootah and Associates awarded ISO 9001: 2008 quality management system certification

11 May 2010, 10:58 GMT
RAK Courts Department, Dubai Judicial Institute sign cooperation agreement

11 May 2010, 10:36 GMT
Vincent Mulvey joins Abu Dhabi office of Baker Botts

5 May 2010, 6:34 GMT
RAK FTZ headlines the IBA African Legal Forum Conference in South Africa

4 May 2010, 6:57 GMT
Executives optimistic about economy and investment prospects for Gulf region

28 April 2010, 12:10 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute and Military Judiciary discuss development of judicial system in accordance with federal strategic plan

28 April 2010, 7:03 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company celebrates business expansion with clients in Kuwait

27 April 2010, 9:48 GMT
Freshfields promotes two of their Middle East finance team to counsel

25 April 2010, 10:42 GMT
Ministry of Justice and Dubai International Financial Centre Courts sign MoU to promote judicial cooperation

22 April 2010, 11:51 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute signs MoU with DIFC Courts

21 April 2010, 11:45 GMT
Two new counsel strengthen King and Spalding's Middle East practice

21 April 2010, 7:14 GMT
Crowell and Moring announces alliances in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

21 April 2010, 6:54 GMT
DIFC Courts increases small claims tribunal threshold from Dhs100,000 to Dhs500,000

19 April 2010, 13:58 GMT
DIFC Courts community involvement, delivering legal training to the UAE's legal professionals and students

15 April 2010, 10:34 GMT
DIFC Courts resident team enhanced with appointment of new Judicial Officer

12 April 2010, 8:06 GMT
Bahrain's new ADR centre begins regional campaign in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

11 April 2010, 13:32 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute honours its Scientific Council for 2009 achievements

8 April 2010, 7:25 GMT
Latham and Watkins establishes presence in Saudi Arabia

6 April 2010, 10:24 GMT
Deaifis Advocates and Legal Consultants signs MOU with Al Mir Law Office

4 April 2010, 13:04 GMT
Freshfields advises Central Bank of Bahrain and Ministry of Finance on $1.25bn international bond issue

1 April 2010, 11:54 GMT
Ince and Co Dubai announces new partner

31 March 2010, 10:17 GMT
Anzal Mohammed

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Craiq Stoehr

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Debashis Dey

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Harnek Shoker

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Rahail Ali

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Richard O’Callaghan

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
H.E. Dhahi Khalfan participates in 'Continuity between Generations' project at Dubai Judicial Institute

25 March 2010, 9:06 GMT
Law firms sharpen up as recession cuts legal sector to size

22 March 2010, 9:14 GMT
King and Spalding advises Shuaa Capital in $133m hotel development

20 March 2010, 6:22 GMT
Freshfields corporate partner relocates to Dubai

16 March 2010, 9:40 GMT
New charter to improve efficiency at DIFC Courts

15 March 2010, 10:00 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute outlines training plan and initiatives for 2010

10 March 2010, 11:28 GMT
Bahrain's new ADR centre welcomes Lord Woolf

7 March 2010, 12:08 GMT
Freshfields announces association with The Law Firm of Salah Al-Hejailan in Saudi Arabia

7 March 2010, 4:27 GMT
Dubai International Arbitration Center roundtable discusses insolvency law

4 March 2010, 9:25 GMT
Creditors meeting held for International Banking Corporation

4 March 2010, 8:56 GMT
King and Spalding names Jawad Ali as Middle East Managing Partner

4 March 2010, 5:52 GMT
Links Group of Companies appoints Stuart Curtis as the General Manager for its UAE business

3 March 2010, 12:40 GMT
Robert W. Jordan returns to Middle East as Partner In Charge for Baker Botts L.L.P.

2 March 2010, 12:26 GMT
King and Spalding advises Al Rajhi Capital and Arcapita Bank in formation of $500m real estate income fund

2 March 2010, 8:08 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute posts 91% participation growth in its 2009 activities

28 February 2010, 7:32 GMT
Allen and Overy strengthens Middle East commitment with new office in Qatar

16 February 2010, 12:06 GMT
Clyde and Co advises RSA on acquisition of third largest insurer in Oman

11 February 2010, 10:21 GMT
Lovells' associated firm in Saudi Arabia opens in Jeddah

8 February 2010, 12:55 GMT
'Perfect score' sees Clyde and Co top UAE IP rankings for fourth year in a row

4 February 2010, 7:45 GMT
Vinson and Elkins adds two partners to Middle East practice

27 January 2010, 6:17 GMT
Clyde and Co advises on sale of Minnow Marine to GMMOS Group

24 January 2010, 7:14 GMT
Holman Fenwick Willan strengthens Middle East position

20 January 2010, 12:23 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute discusses strategies for 2010 during sixth meeting of board of directors

18 January 2010, 7:18 GMT
SEDD hosts seminars on legal knowledge and protection of intellectual ownership

16 January 2010, 10:03 GMT
Ashraf Elibrachy

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Bahieldin Elibrachy

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Sara Hinton

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Taher Helmy

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Zaki Hashem

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
New York Court rules in favour of TIBC in Chapter 15 filing

14 January 2010, 11:55 GMT
Bahrain Arbitration Chamber a boost for GCC business

12 January 2010, 10:47 GMT
Bahrain launches alternative Dispute Resolution Chamber world's first arbitration 'free zone'

11 January 2010, 11:07 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company appoints new head of office and head of property to drive growth in Abu Dhabi

11 January 2010, 11:04 GMT
Conyers expands Middle East presence with new hire

7 January 2010, 5:24 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute hosts seminar on 'Legislation's Role in Solving Disputes Related to Real Estate Transactions in Dubai'

29 December 2009, 8:49 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute signs cooperation agreement with Ajman University of Science and Technology

27 December 2009, 8:11 GMT
New era for global economic centres, says international report

16 December 2009, 8:17 GMT
ASIP signs a cooperation agreement with ROLP

14 December 2009, 5:47 GMT
Conyers advises on first ever US Fortune 500 issued sukuk

8 December 2009, 5:53 GMT
Dubai to host International Bar Association annual conference in 2011

7 December 2009, 12:50 GMT
DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts clarify legal jurisdiction.

7 December 2009, 10:43 GMT
ADR is the shortest way to achieve just, says Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

5 December 2009, 10:07 GMT
Simmons and Simmons wins 'Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year'

5 December 2009, 8:39 GMT
DIFC Courts joins international legal system council at World Economic Forum

3 December 2009, 11:22 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company tops 2009 awards winning Gulf Law Firm of Year and inaugural Lifetime Achievement award for founding partner

25 November 2009, 12:49 GMT
DLA Piper winner of CSR and Community at MEPRA Awards 2009

25 November 2009, 9:51 GMT
Simmons and Simmons wins second award for outstanding legal work in Qatar

18 November 2009, 9:11 GMT
MBRE discusses implementation of procurement program law with government departments

15 November 2009, 11:28 GMT
Crown Prince of Dubai inaugurates 6th IAP Middle East and Asia Pacific Regional Conference

15 November 2009, 5:41 GMT
Simmons and Simmons advises Commercial Bank of Qatar on its $1.6bn inaugural global bond offering

14 November 2009, 6:43 GMT
Dubai Judicial Institute organises International Judicial Training Program from the University of Georgia

10 November 2009, 9:50 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company opens new office in Kuwait

9 November 2009, 12:16 GMT
DIFC Courts first pro bono case to be represented by Clyde and Co.

9 November 2009, 6:36 GMT
K and L Gates opens its first Middle East office at the Dubai International Financial Centre

8 November 2009, 6:49 GMT
Lovells advises on supranational Sukuk for IFC, World Bank Group

3 November 2009, 9:02 GMT
Clifford Chance named 'Middle East Law Firm of the Year' by IFLR

29 October 2009, 6:02 GMT
New shipping partners for Ince and Co in Dubai and Piraeus

27 October 2009, 9:22 GMT
The Deloitte Middle East firm revenues grow by 21% surpassing global growth

26 October 2009, 12:57 GMT
Diyar Al Muharraq supports training program for Bahrainis in partnership with Trowers and Hamlins

25 October 2009, 8:35 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company moves Amman office to prestigious new location in response to rapid expansion

25 October 2009, 5:39 GMT
1 million hits for award winning UAE Legislation Online - now expanding to Saudi Arabia

21 October 2009, 9:34 GMT
DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts cooperate to establish a notary public office in the DIFC

19 October 2009, 9:53 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins advise on the $110m acquisition of Qatar Shipping subsidiary

15 October 2009, 12:25 GMT
Abdul Karim

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
Ali Sharif Zubi

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
Khaled Asfour

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
Omar Aljazy

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
Safwan Moubaydeen

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
Salaheddin al-Bashir

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
Geneva law firm Cramer Salamian establishes office in Dubai

7 October 2009, 12:19 GMT
Public approves region's first courts code of professional conduct

30 September 2009, 8:51 GMT
Freshfields tops M&A league table in Mena for 2009

29 September 2009, 13:40 GMT
Proposed law changes regarding foreign ownership of companies onshore in the UAE

17 September 2009, 14:37 GMT
Al Tamimi announces appointment of a new Senior Adviser

16 September 2009, 11:57 GMT
International law firm Clyde and Co establishes office in DIFC

16 September 2009, 10:30 GMT
Banking and Islamic finance lawyer joins Latham & Watkins in the Middle East

15 September 2009, 5:31 GMT
Lovells launches presence in Saudi Arabia

14 September 2009, 12:17 GMT
Dubai to host regional prosecutors' conference in November

1 September 2009, 9:54 GMT
Formal dispute resolution procedures in Gulf still regarded with caution, says Norton Rose

29 August 2009, 12:08 GMT
GAM concludes 'Drafting Contracts and Agreements for Legal Researchers' course

27 August 2009, 7:00 GMT
Bernd Ratzke

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Cyril Vock

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Ibrahim Legwell

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Mohamed Tumi

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Salah Marghani

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Bahrain establishes Alternative Dispute Resolution centre

18 August 2009, 7:23 GMT
BDO Jawad Habib appoints new Principal

17 August 2009, 6:23 GMT
HH Sheikh Mohammed enacts DIFC's new payment system settlement finality law

9 August 2009, 10:06 GMT
DLA Piper elects new board member

9 August 2009, 9:44 GMT
Fulbright expands global dispute resolution practice in Dubai

3 August 2009, 11:13 GMT
DIFC Courts to launch pro bono programme enhancing access to justice at DIFC

22 July 2009, 8:43 GMT
DLA Piper Dubai partner named in Who'S Who coveted legal list

20 July 2009, 7:53 GMT
Squire Sanders Middle East and North Africa resources bolstered by Riyadh relationship

14 July 2009, 12:46 GMT
Two partners join Baker and McKenzie in Abu Dhabi

13 July 2009, 9:33 GMT
Appleby opens in Bahrain to focus on Middle East markets

7 July 2009, 13:09 GMT
DLA Piper appoints new managing partner for Kuwait

7 July 2009, 9:13 GMT
DIFC Courts' new rules advance efficient dispute resolution

1 July 2009, 11:15 GMT
Denton Wilde Sapte reprises advisory role for MENA Infrastructure fund's investment in Oman's power sector

30 June 2009, 13:03 GMT
Baker Botts opens Abu Dhabi office, triples lawyer headcount

30 June 2009, 8:37 GMT
Hadef and Partners wins international legal alliance UAE best law firm for 2009

24 June 2009, 7:25 GMT
Risk of prison for company officials in the UAE as more companies trading whilst bankrupt

23 June 2009, 12:49 GMT
Towards a Modern Competition Law for Jordan Workshop calls for enforcing modern economic legislation

23 June 2009, 6:36 GMT
Conyers adds further Cayman Islands capabilities to Middle East office

22 June 2009, 13:23 GMT
Leading UAE law firm sponsors Dubai Red-Tape Explorer

21 June 2009, 13:43 GMT
Experts review courts' enforcement in UAE

21 June 2009, 12:32 GMT
Al Tamimi strengthens arbitration and construction practices

21 June 2009, 10:51 GMT
DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts sign landmark co-operation Memorandum

16 June 2009, 13:10 GMT
Dubai selected to host regional conference for leading in-house lawyers

7 June 2009, 9:23 GMT
Conference to assess effectiveness of alternate dispute resolution

6 June 2009, 10:57 GMT
Dubai Courts introduces special manual to ensure better understanding of various court procedures

2 June 2009, 9:30 GMT
DLA Piper wins Sustainable Initiative Award at facilities management Middle East Awards 2009

28 May 2009, 13:39 GMT
Dubai Courts hosts three-day book fair featuring second hand law books and journals

26 May 2009, 8:19 GMT
Hadef and Partners hosts its first bi-annual UAE Legal Update seminar

26 May 2009, 7:15 GMT
Covington Affiliate Institution Quraysh organises international forum for global leaders in law

23 May 2009, 10:27 GMT
DIFC Courts to implement professional code of conduct

19 May 2009, 13:23 GMT
Law Society leads solicitors' trade promotion visit to world's richest country

18 May 2009, 13:34 GMT
M&A activity in Middle East to increase

16 May 2009, 13:35 GMT
Clyde and Co adds Dubai corporate and Abu Dhabi dispute resolution partners

9 May 2009, 8:19 GMT
Dubai Courts honors winners of Dubai Government Excellence Program Awards

7 May 2009, 13:16 GMT
Results of first ever Middle East North Africa Insolvency Law survey will be released this month

7 May 2009, 12:31 GMT
Results of first ever Middle East North Africa Insolvency Law survey will be released this month

7 May 2009, 12:30 GMT
Dubai Courts to co-sponsor UAEU's 17th Scientific Annual Conference for the Faculty of Law

6 May 2009, 9:01 GMT
New Real Estate Partner for Norton Rose Middle East

2 May 2009, 7:21 GMT
Dubai Courts launches 2008 annual report

30 April 2009, 14:13 GMT
Ashurst promotes Matthew Hooton as partner in Abu Dhabi

28 April 2009, 13:30 GMT
Eversheds drives Gulf strategy in Saudi

28 April 2009, 13:14 GMT
Freshfields advises Bahrain's National Oil and Gas Authority on joint venture with Occidental and Mubadala

28 April 2009, 5:15 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins appointed to advise on plans to triple capacity of Bahrain International Airport

27 April 2009, 13:58 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins a founding partner of initiative to strengthen Saudi-UK business relationships

25 April 2009, 10:56 GMT
Dubai Courts receives applications for 4th Dubai Courts Excellence Award

23 April 2009, 7:23 GMT
Unique, innovative solution puts UAE legislation online in both Arabic and English

22 April 2009, 12:46 GMT
Freshfields expands in Abu Dhabi

16 April 2009, 6:57 GMT
Hadef and Partners - Rejuvenating the brand

12 April 2009, 11:22 GMT
HFW strengthens banking and finance offering in Middle East

9 April 2009, 10:40 GMT
GACA signs accord with DLA Piper on consumer protection laws

8 April 2009, 11:34 GMT
Al Tamimi provides arbitration overview for Mena region

7 April 2009, 8:35 GMT
Lovells advises on $635m multicurrency sovereign financing for Government of Dubai

6 April 2009, 9:03 GMT
Clyde and Co affiliates with Abdulaziz A. Al-Bosaily law office in Riyadh

6 April 2009, 6:50 GMT
Norton Rose appoints Senior Banking and Projects legal counsel in Middle East

30 March 2009, 6:50 GMT
Clifford Chance adds significant resource to Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices

25 March 2009, 6:56 GMT
Trowers and Hamlins partner returns to Gulf to help expansion of broader Middle East market

24 March 2009, 11:55 GMT
DIFC Courts hosts educational event for legal practitioners

23 March 2009, 8:39 GMT
Clyde and Co ranked 11 in international arbitration global 100 list

22 March 2009, 5:51 GMT
DIFC Courts implements world class systems

17 March 2009, 12:40 GMT
Clyde and Co announces the addition of two new Middle East based partners

16 March 2009, 11:09 GMT
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009

25 February 2009, 12:31 GMT
Clyde and Co tops patent rankings as Middle East IP team grows

18 February 2009, 9:15 GMT
Al Tamimi and Company wins international legal award

15 February 2009, 8:48 GMT
DLA Piper scoops accolades at Legal Technology Awards 2009

15 February 2009, 8:35 GMT
Norton Rose announces three new partners to relocate to Middle East

14 February 2009, 8:07 GMT
Norton Rose announces new Chairman

10 February 2009, 6:22 GMT
Clyde and Co further strengthens Mid East construction and projects team

27 January 2009, 8:29 GMT
DLA Piper consolidates presence in Abu Dhabi with visit from global board

26 January 2009, 12:33 GMT
President Khalifa issues a law establishing ADSIC the Centre

26 January 2009, 8:11 GMT
DLA Piper extends Middle East footprint with official launch of Oman office

26 January 2009, 5:58 GMT
Law Society takes training programme to Gulf lawyers

20 January 2009, 10:30 GMT
Over 200 delegates attend 2nd day of Intersec conference

19 January 2009, 12:57 GMT
Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development holds virtual court trial as part of new schedule

18 January 2009, 9:56 GMT
Clifford Chance further strengthens leading corporate practice in UAE

13 January 2009, 8:21 GMT
Hadef announces two new partners

7 January 2009, 12:02 GMT
Equity derivatives attorney joins Latham & Watkins in the Middle East

16 December 2008, 4:45 GMT
Al Tamimi & Company strengthens position as leading Middle East law firm with new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

16 December 2008, 4:27 GMT
Arendt & Medernach opens representative office in Dubai

29 November 2008, 7:24 GMT
DIFC Courts holds seminar for legal professionals

20 November 2008, 10:08 GMT
Charles Russell's Bahrain office relocates

11 November 2008, 6:43 GMT
Dubai Police ensured payment of over Dhs52m in unpaid labour wages over 18 months

8 November 2008, 9:48 GMT
Clyde & Co named 'most innovative' law firm in Dubai

8 November 2008, 8:15 GMT
Emirates Advocates signs MoU with Dubai eGovernment to adopt ePay service

5 November 2008, 8:30 GMT
Dubai International Arbitration Centre to spearhead Commercial Arbitration Conference and two training courses

21 October 2008, 9:54 GMT
DLA Piper celebrates opening of office in Qatar

21 October 2008, 8:31 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department completes electronic archiving of 32,300,000 judicial documents

6 October 2008, 7:40 GMT
Sam Bayat & Associates and EB5 America to facilitate US investment opportunities for UAE investors

26 May 2008, 7:36 GMT
Workshop discusses legal implications of ISO 28000

7 May 2008, 8:29 GMT
Laurent Dupuch

Issue No 17 25 April - 1 May 2008
Craig Nethercott

Issue No 13 28 March - 3 April 2008
David Wadham

Issue No 13 28 March - 3 April 2008
Dominic Harvey

Issue No 13 28 March - 3 April 2008
Jonathan Inman

Issue No 13 28 March - 3 April 2008
Malcolm Turner

Issue No 13 28 March - 3 April 2008

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